Simple Troubleshooting - Barco PFWX-51B User Manual

10.5 Simple troubleshooting

The following table offers a list of common problems with projectors and how to troubleshoot. If the recommended solutions
fail to resolve your problem, contact your local dealer to arrange for servicing; do not attempt to service the projector by
yourself.
Problem
You cannot turn on the
projector
You cannot turn on the
projector after turning it off
You have connected the
projector to a DVD player as
the input source but the image
appears broken or split in
halves.
The picture looks dim
The remote control does not
operate normally
You are able to turn on the
projector and access the OSD
Menu but no picture appears.
The image is too bright or the
bright areas are blurry
The image appears washed out
or the dark areas appear too
bright
The image is blurry
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Possible cause
1. The projector may be unplugged.
2. The AC socket may be faulty.
3. The lens cover is not replaced properly.
You will not be able to turn on the projector
within two minutes after you have just
turned it off.
This feature is designed to protect the lamp.
The DVD player is connected to the projector
through component cables and you have set
it to progressive scan.
1. The image brightness, contrast, color and
tint might need proper adjustment.
2. The lamp is due for replacement.
1. The battery might have run out.
2. You might have inserted the batteries in
the wrong orientations.
3. You may be operating the remote control
too far away from the projector's IR sensor
or exceeded the maximum angle of signal
reception ; there might be an obstacle
between the projector and the remote
control or there might be a source of
intense light near the IR receiver.
4. The remote control's address is not
consistent with the projector's address.
1. The projector may not be turned on
properly or you have not selected the
correct input source.
2. You might not have connected the source
device correctly or the source might not be
connected to the projector at all.
The contrast might have been set too high.
The image brightness might have been set
too high.
1. The lens may not be in focus.
2. The temperature or humidity of the
projector's working environment may have
changed in mid operation (i.e. going from
cold to warm or dry to humid), leading
to condensation of moisture inside the
projector.
Solution
1. Plug the projector's power cord into a wall
outlet.
2. Make sure the AC socket is working
properly.
3. Make sure the lens cover has been
properly replaced.
Wait for the projector to cool down
completely before starting it up again
(the projector's STAND BY indicator will turn
blue)
Disable the progress scanning function on
the DVD player.
1. Adjust the image brightness, contrast,
color and tint.
2. Replace the projector lamp.
1. Replace new batteries.
2. Make sure the batteries are inserted in the
right orientation.
3. Adjust the distance/angle between the
projector and the remote control and try
again; if there are obstacles between the
projector and the remote or source of
intense light near the IR sensor resolve
these situations and try again.
4. Press the OK button on the remote control
followed by the Address button until the
panel of the remote control flashes once
(approximately 5 seconds) and try again.
1. Make sure the projector is turned on
properly and select the correct input
source.
2. Check the connection between the
projector and the input device.
Lower contrast settings.
Lower brightness settings.
1. Adjust Lines focus.
2. Turn of the projector first and wait for the
moisture in the projector to evaporate.
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